Pokémon Scarlet on iPhone and Mac (nxnative)
Pokémon Scarlet is on the nxnative tested list: the game you own can run as a native iPhone, iPad or Mac app. Here is what the official notes say about the tested version, performance, app size and known issues.
How well does it run?
Playable on the Mac through the academy opening, exploring the house, camera control, dialogue and save/reload. The iPhone IPA builds (about 7 GB), but iPhone testing is still pending.
What to know
- Only version 1.0.0 is supported. If your game folder also has updates, the script must be told to pack the base version (the official README shows the
-p v0option). - The 4.0.0 update is not supported.
Playing Pokémon Scarlet on iPhone
You need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer on iOS 26, or an M1 iPad, plus a Mac to build the app from your own game files (see requirements and how to use nxnative). The app starts in the 3D touch layout; a connected controller hides the touch controls.
For longer sessions a controller helps: a phone-mounted USB-C controller such as the GameSir G8 Plus MFi turns the iPhone into a handheld, and the game’s motion controls then follow the iPhone’s own gyro. See the controller guide.
Pokémon Scarlet questions
Does Pokémon Scarlet work with nxnative?
Yes. Pokémon Scarlet is on nxnative’s tested list (update 1.0.0 (base game)). Playable on the Mac through the academy opening, exploring the house, camera control, dialogue and save/reload. The iPhone IPA builds (about 7 GB), but iPhone testing is still pending.
Which iPhone do I need for Pokémon Scarlet?
An iPhone 15 Pro or newer (A17 Pro or later) or an M1 iPad on iOS/iPadOS 26, or an Apple silicon Mac. Older iPhones cannot read the BC-compressed textures.
Does nxnative include Pokémon Scarlet?
No. You need your own copy of the game and your own keys; this site does not provide or explain how to obtain them.
Does Pokémon Scarlet work on iPhone?
The IPA builds, but iPhone testing is still pending according to the official notes. It has been tested on the Mac.
All tested games: nxnative games list. Official per-game notes: GitHub.